I wrote previously about ways to overcome perfectionism-based writer’s block, but that isn’t the only thing that can bring productivity to a halt. Most creatives work best when we’re feeling inspired, but inspiration can be a fickle beast. Sometimes, we have to force inspiration out of hiding instead of waiting for it to decide to…
It’s a little hard to believe it’s already time for my September bullet journal spreads. August really flew by. I was able to achieve some of my goals for the month, but not all. But now we’re coming to another new start with September, so I’m doing my best to let go of what didn’t…
I’ve said it before, and I’ll probably say it again: finding the right organizing tools and system(s) is key to getting and staying organized. As I have worked to develop my own habits and systems, I have tried a number of different organizing tools. Some have worked well; others have helped to a point, but…
This post will be a little more personal than some of my others. My hope is that what I have learned can help someone else in a similar situation. The lies I want to discuss here are all things that I believed about myself for many years. Thankfully, I am now learning to see them…
If you work from home, chances are you’ve encountered this problem at some point: You have no set schedule, few external deadlines, and low motivation to get stuff done. So you end up procrastinating by napping, watching TV, cleaning, etc. As a result, you keep pushing back the tasks you want to accomplish, telling yourself…
I don’t know about you, but I’m excited about August. I finally feel like I’m settling back into a routine, and I have big plans for the rest of the year. I chose this August bullet journal theme in light of that excitement. You might remember from last month’s bullet journal post that my overarching…
It’s amazing how sometimes one small, seemingly insignificant change can make a huge difference in a person’s life. I’ve had my share of big, obvious life changes. But even most of those started from tiny choices or adjustments that initially seemed unimportant. So today I wanted to share a few of the small changes I…
In our paths to better ourselves, many of us wrestle with perfectionism and/or procrastination. In my own battle against both, I’ve found an interesting relationship between them. Perfectionism, at least in my experience, often causes procrastination. The fear of getting something wrong causes us to put the project off as long as possible, to avoid…
Since I was very little, I’ve kept diaries and journals on and off to record both events happening around me and my personal thoughts. But, much as I wanted to write every day, consistency was not a strong point for me until recently. In fact, I have a whole drawer full of old journals that…
As I’ve written before, I believe that slowing down and simplifying is vital to making actual progress and accomplishing our goals. Trying to be busy and productive every second of every day actually works against us. But slowing down is easier said than done, especially when we are so constantly bombarded with messages telling us…